Federal Grant Opportunities: 6-22-2022

Federal Grant Opportunities: June 22, 2022 My office is sharing the following information on federal grant opportunities available to you. If you are applying for a grant that accepts Congressional letters of support, or if you are seeking additional information or guidance in your application process, please contact our office. We stand ready to assist you in your application however we can. Featured Funding OpportunitiesDepartment of Transportation Bridge Investment ProgramThe Bridge Investment Program is a competitive, discretionary program that focuses on existing bridges to reduce the overall number of bridges in poor condition, or in fair condition at risk of falling into poor condition.An overview webinar was presented on June 10th. You can view the recording here using this passcode: LNcVYA7%There are three deadlines for this program:Planning Grants must be submitted by July 25, 2022, at 11:59 PM EDT.Large Bridge Project Grants must be submitted by August 9, 2022, at 11:59 PM EDT.Bridge Project Grants must be submitted by September 8, 2022, at 11:59 PM EDT.Susan Harwood Training Grant ProgramThe Susan Harwood Training Grant Program funds eligible nonprofit organizations to develop new training capabilities, training materials, and training delivery on the recognition, abatement, and prevention of occupational safety and health hazards in the workplace.This program is split into three opportunities:Capacity Building Developmental & Capacity Building Pilot - Applicants may apply for either a Capacity Building Developmental grant or a Capacity Building Pilot grant. Capacity Building Developmental applications must provide a four-year plan describing the training capacity they plan to build. Capacity Building Pilot applicants must describe the training program they wish to build.Training and Educational Materials Development - Applicants must propose to develop new training materials addressing one of the OSHA-specified training topics.Targeted Topic Training - applicants must propose to develop and conduct training addressing one of the OSHA-specified training topics. These opportunities close on August 1, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Grants ProgramThe UAIP competitive grants initiate or expand efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools, and other stakeholders in urban areas and suburbs. Projects may target areas of food access; education; business and start-up costs for new farmers; and development of policies related to zoning and other needs of urban production.Webinar for 2022 Grant Applicants and UAIP Grant Program FAQsApplications must be submitted by August 2, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Grants Webinars, Workshops, and TrainingsCommunity Development Block Grants (CDBG)The Office of Community Renewal administers the CDBG program for the State of New York. The NYS CDBG program provides financial assistance to eligible cities, towns, and villages with populations under 50,000 and counties with an area population under 200,000, to develop viable communities by providing decent, affordable housing, and suitable living environments, as well as expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.The CDBG Program is split into two categories:Public Infrastructure, Public Facility and Community Planning – This includes water and sewer system improvements, fire stations, senior centers, and economic development activities.Applications will be accepted through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) system until 4:00 PM, EST, Friday, July 29, 2022.Housing Activities – This includes housing rehabilitation, manufactured housing replacement, and homebuyer assistance.Applications will be accepted through the Community Development Online (CDOL) system until 4:00 PM, EST, Friday, August 26, 2022.EPA's Clean School Bus Program May 24 WebinarOn May 24th, the EPA provided an overview of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Clean School Bus Program. Bipartisan Infrastructure LawLast Fall, Congress came together to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that tackles some of our nation’s most pressing infrastructure needs—devoting significant funding to fix our roads and bridges, upgrading transit systems and pedestrian infrastructure, expanding broadband access, building out electric vehicle charging stations, and finally removing lead pipes that poison our children. These investments will create tens of thousands of good paying jobs and support our 21st century economy.The Biden-Harris Administration created a Guidebook to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law which is a roadmap to the funding available under the law. The guidebook contains 13 chapters grouping Bipartisan Infrastructure Law programs by issue area. Each chapter contains a cover note explaining how to get ready to apply for and receive this subset of funding.For Rural Communities, a Rural Playbook to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was created to help rural communities understand the available funding for infrastructure provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and other sources – offering information on the “what, where, and how” to apply for federal infrastructure dollars.Help build a better America. Apply now for jobs to support the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law! Small Business ResourcesThis Pride Month, check out the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) resources for LGBTQ+ businesses. Did you know LGBTQ+ businesses contribute an estimated $1.7 trillion to America's economy each year? To ensure that number continues to grow, the SBA is helping LGBTQ+ businesses gain access to capital, mentorship, and business opportunities. New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC)The NYSBDC provides small business owners and entrepreneurs in New York with the highest quality, confidential business counseling, training, and business research at no cost.The Albany Small Business Development Center serves small businesses in the Capital Region. Since its start in 1984, the expert advisors of the Albany SBDC have worked directly with 26,807 businesses, helping them to invest $495,947,350 in the area's economy, and create or save 14,766 jobs.You can make and appoint for counseling by calling 518-442-7232 or filling out their online form.New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant ProgramThis program was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, micro-businesses, and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations including independent arts contractors in the State of New York who have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Eligible Applicants must be currently viable and have begun operation on or before March 1, 2019, and continue to be in operation as of the date of application Newsletters and Grants GuidanceThe latest issue of Grants.gov Newsletter (June 2022).The latest issue of Philanthropy News Digest.The latest issue of Philanthropy News Digest RFP Bulletin.The Weekly NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices, NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, 06-24-2022 Edition.Resources for Grant Seekers: Congressional Research ServiceGrants.gov Grants Learning CenterYou can view all federal grant awards and loans at USASpending.gov Federal Funding Announcements: This summary includes new or updated opportunities in the following areas. Please click on the topic below to view all grant announcements:Agriculture, Food and NutritionArts, Culture and HistoryBusiness, Jobs and Workforce DevelopmentChildren, Youth, Families, Older Americans and VeteransCommunity DevelopmentCrime Prevention, Justice and Public SafetyEducationEnergy, Environment and WildlifeHealthHousing and HomelessnessInfrastructure, Transportation and WaterInternational DevelopmentScience, Technology and Research This summary has been brought to you by the Office of Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20). Does one of these grants accept Congressional Letters of Support? Please contact our office to find out how Rep. Tonko can support your request. Grant deadlines and guidelines may change. Please check with the awarding agency before applying. Please feel free to share this newsletter with others who may be interested. 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Federal Grant Opportunities: June 22, 2022

My office is sharing the following information on federal grant opportunities available to you.

If you are applying for a grant that accepts Congressional letters of support, or if you are seeking additional information or guidance in your application process, please contact our office. We stand ready to assist you in your application however we can.

Featured Funding Opportunities

Department of Transportation Bridge Investment Program
- The Bridge Investment Program is a competitive, discretionary program that focuses on existing bridges to reduce the overall number of bridges in poor condition, or in fair condition at risk of falling into poor condition.
- An overview webinar was presented on June 10^th. You can view the recording here using this passcode: LNcVYA7%
- There are three deadlines for this program:
  - Planning Grants must be submitted by July 25, 2022, at 11:59 PM EDT.
  - Large Bridge Project Grants must be submitted by August 9, 2022, at 11:59 PM EDT.
  - Bridge Project Grants must be submitted by September 8, 2022, at 11:59 PM EDT.
Susan Harwood Training Grant Program
- The Susan Harwood Training Grant Program funds eligible nonprofit organizations to develop new training capabilities, training materials, and training delivery on the recognition, abatement, and prevention of occupational safety and health hazards in the workplace.
- This program is split into three opportunities:
  - Capacity Building Developmental & Capacity Building Pilot - Applicants may apply for either a Capacity Building Developmental grant or a Capacity Building Pilot grant.
    - Capacity Building Developmental applications must provide a four-year plan describing the training capacity they plan to build.
    - Capacity Building Pilot applicants must describe the training program they wish to build.
  - Training and Educational Materials Development - Applicants must propose to develop new training materials addressing one of the OSHA-specified training topics.
  - Targeted Topic Training - applicants must propose to develop and conduct training addressing one of the OSHA-specified training topics.
- These opportunities close on August 1, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Grants Program
- The UAIP competitive grants initiate or expand efforts of farmers, gardeners, citizens, government officials, schools, and other stakeholders in urban areas and suburbs. Projects may target areas of food access; education; business and start-up costs for new farmers; and development of policies related to zoning and other needs of urban production.
- Webinar for 2022 Grant Applicants and UAIP Grant Program FAQs
- Applications must be submitted by August 2, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Grants Webinars, Workshops, and Trainings

Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
- The Office of Community Renewal administers the CDBG program for the State of New York. The NYS CDBG program provides financial assistance to eligible cities, towns, and villages with populations under 50,000 and counties with an area population under 200,000, to develop viable communities by providing decent, affordable housing, and suitable living environments, as well as expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate income.
- The CDBG Program is split into two categories:
  - Public Infrastructure, Public Facility and Community Planning – This includes water and sewer system improvements, fire stations, senior centers, and economic development activities.
    - Applications will be accepted through the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) system until 4:00 PM, EST, Friday, July 29, 2022.
  - Housing Activities – This includes housing rehabilitation, manufactured housing replacement, and homebuyer assistance.
    - Applications will be accepted through the Community Development Online (CDOL) system until 4:00 PM, EST, Friday, August 26, 2022.
EPA's Clean School Bus Program May 24 Webinar
- On May 24^th, the EPA provided an overview of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Clean School Bus Program.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Last Fall, Congress came together to pass the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that tackles some of our nation’s most pressing infrastructure needs—devoting significant funding to fix our roads and bridges, upgrading transit systems and pedestrian infrastructure, expanding broadband access, building out electric vehicle charging stations, and finally removing lead pipes that poison our children. These investments will create tens of thousands of good paying jobs and support our 21st century economy.
The Biden-Harris Administration created a Guidebook to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law which is a roadmap to the funding available under the law. The guidebook contains 13 chapters grouping Bipartisan Infrastructure Law programs by issue area. Each chapter contains a cover note explaining how to get ready to apply for and receive this subset of funding.
For Rural Communities, a Rural Playbook to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law was created to help rural communities understand the available funding for infrastructure provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and other sources – offering information on the “what, where, and how” to apply for federal infrastructure dollars.
Help build a better America. Apply now for jobs to support the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law!

Small Business Resources

This Pride Month, check out the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) resources for LGBTQ+ businesses.
- Did you know LGBTQ+ businesses contribute an estimated $1.7 trillion to America's economy each year? To ensure that number continues to grow, the SBA is helping LGBTQ+ businesses gain access to capital, mentorship, and business opportunities.
New York Small Business Development Center (NYSBDC)
- The NYSBDC provides small business owners and entrepreneurs in New York with the highest quality, confidential business counseling, training, and business research at no cost.
- The Albany Small Business Development Center serves small businesses in the Capital Region. Since its start in 1984, the expert advisors of the Albany SBDC have worked directly with 26,807 businesses, helping them to invest $495,947,350 in the area's economy, and create or save 14,766 jobs.
  - You can make and appoint for counseling by calling 518-442-7232 or filling out their online form.
New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program
- This program was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses, micro-businesses, and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations including independent arts contractors in the State of New York who have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Eligible Applicants must be currently viable and have begun operation on or before March 1, 2019, and continue to be in operation as of the date of application

Newsletters and Grants Guidance

The latest issue of Grants.gov Newsletter (June 2022).
The latest issue of Philanthropy News Digest.
The latest issue of Philanthropy News Digest RFP Bulletin.
The Weekly NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices, NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, 06-24-2022 Edition.
Resources for Grant Seekers: Congressional Research Service
Grants.gov Grants Learning Center
You can view all federal grant awards and loans at USASpending.gov

Federal Funding Announcements:

This summary includes new or updated opportunities in the following areas. Please click on the topic below to view all grant announcements:

This summary has been brought to you
by the Office of Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20).
Does one of these grants accept Congressional Letters of Support?
Please contact our office to find out how Rep. Tonko can support your request.

Grant deadlines and guidelines may change.
Please check with the awarding agency before applying.

Please feel free to share this newsletter with others who may be interested.
To join or remove yourself from this mailing list, or if you have specific grant questions, please contact Natalie Lincoln at [email protected] or (518) 465-0700.